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PHYSICIANS HYPODERMIC SYRINGB OASE.

APPLICATION FILED vMM' s. 1909.

Patented Sept. 14, 1909.

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PHYSIGIANS HYPODERMIG SYRINGB CASE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 3, 1909.

933,791. l Patented Sept. 14, 1909.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

SAMUEL SINKLER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

EI-IYSICIANS IIYPODRMIC-SYRINGE CASE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be itknown that I, SAMUEL SINKLER, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented" certain new and useful `improvements in Physicians7 Hypodermic- Syringe Cases, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanyingy drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which corresponding numerals of reference in the different figures indicate like parts.

The object of my invention is to provide a simple, compact and convenient hypodermic syringecase for the use of physicians and nurses, which shall be so constructed as to receive a hypodermic syringe, the bottles for medicines requisite for its use, and suitable sterilizing appliances; the whole. being so arranged and combined as to enable the syringe to be removed without disturbing the other parts, to permit thebottles to be simultaneously displayed. upon releasing the locking mechanism, to hold thc corks of the bottles in lace by `continuous resilient pressure while the receptacle is locked, to provide an alcohol lamp and a sterilizing cup, the latter being so arranged as to constitute a part of the locking mechanism for locking the closures which hold the bottles in place as well as for protecting the lamp and securing it in position.

To these ends my invention consists in the combination `of elements hereinafter more particularly described and definitely pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure l Iis a side elevation of my improved case, showing the same closed; Fig. 2 is av plan view thereof; Fig. 3 is an elevation showing the closures released and the manner in which the bottles are displayed; Fig. 4 is a plan view thereof; Fig. 5 is a central vertical sectional view of the case taken upon the line .ri- Fig. 6, viewed in the direction of thearrow there shown. Fig. 6 is a transverse sectional view taken upon the line G-, Fig. 5, and Figf is a view of the alcohol lamp and sterilizing cup, respectively, as they would appear when in use. i

Referring to the drawings, l, Figs. 1, 3, 5 and 6, represents generally a case preferably formed from sheet-metal and having a. plurality of compartments therein, arranged Specification of Letters Patent.

side by side, as shown, and upon a curved line, to enable the ease toadapt itself to the curve of the body when in the pocket of the user. In the example illustrated, I have indicated seven compartments althoughI do not wish to be confined to any specific num.-

ber. I prefer to construct the case from two yparts or halves formed by means of. suitable dies with longitudinal corrugations therein, so that when placed together' the corrugaf tions in one part will be opposite to those in the other, thereby for-ming compartments cylindrical or otherwiseincross-section, as may be desired. The complementary blanks when brought together may be soldered at 2,

2, and 3, 3, Fig. 6, lengthwise of the case.

usual hypodermic syringe, which is inserted from the top and retained in place when so insertedy by the frictional action upon the body thereof of one or more, but preferably a series of vertically arranged springs 6,

Figs. 5 and 6, whichare arranged to extend 80 upwardly from the open upper end of atube 7, which is open at its lower end andI soldered or otherwise rigidly secured Within the part 4.

Upon each side of the central compartment 4, I arrange three compartments 8, t) and l0, and 11, 12 and 13, respectively. The walls between these compartmentsI are separated from top to bottom-as shown at'14,

Figs. 4, and 6, to permit the insertion of ben-tsprings 15, Figs. l and 5. The c0111.-, partments adjacent to the.,c'ei1tral one are each closed at the bottom and open at thc top, and the springs 15 are held in position as shown in the spaces between 'the conver- 95 ging walls 'and rest upon the bottom so that a single spring'serves for three compartments in the manner and for the purpose hereinafter described. ABefore explaining the function of these springs, I will describe some of the other parts. It will be noted that the shell forming the main body of the compartment 4, is shorter than the others, extending downto the line 16, Figs.

l, 3 and 5, while the tube 7 within it is eX- 105 tended downwardly to a point near the lower end of the other compartments, thereby leavmg a space between said tube and compart- Y Patented'lS-ept. 14,- 11909. Application mea may 3, 1909.A serial No. 493,664.

ments for the passage of a thimble or cup 17, Figs. 1, 3, 5 and 7, which is adapted t-o fit over the tube 7, the bottoni of the cup being substantially even with that of the case with a space between itand the lower end of the tube 7. the tube 7 is inserted an alcohol cup 18, Figs. 5, (j and 7, whichrconsists of a cylindrical tube having a peripheral bead 19 at the'bottom forming a` shoulder adapted to tit against the lower end of the tube 7, but small enough to be inclosed bythe cup 17, as clearly shown in Fig. 5.

The cup 18 is provided with an asbestos filling or wicking 20, beneath which, upon the bottom of the cup, is placed a lifter 21, to which is rigidly attached a wire 22 extending upwardly through a luide tube 23.

attached to the inner wall of t e cup, to the top, where it may be grasped by the user and lifted so'as to raise the wicking above the top of the cup when it becomes necessary to light it. v

The cup 17, which I terni the stei'ilizing cup, is provided with ribs or corrugations 24, which enable it to be grasped and ro` tated upon its axis for the purpose of locking or unlocking it as well as the receptacle closures .adjacent to the main receptacle. The closures for said adjacent receptacle are the saine. Each consists of a flat lid 25, having downwardl extended parallel arm-s 26, provided with inwardly bent prongs 27, Figs. 1, 3, et and 5, adapted to enter and engage vertical slots 28, near the upper ends of the parts 1() and 13 respectively. A depending tongue 29 is formed upon one side ofthe closure at its free end and is provided with a perforation 30 therein for the reception' of hooks 32, 33, upon the upper ends 'of vertically arranged locking wires 34, 35, the lower portions of which are rigidly attached to the sterilizing cup 17 in the manner best shown in Fig. 7. The hooks 32, 33 are arranged at right angles to a plane passing through the axis of the receptacle 1, so that when the closures 25 are pressed down over the tops of the receptacles, as shown in Figs. i 1 and 2, andthe part 17:1otated toward the left to its full limit, the hooks will be caused to enter the perforations 30 thereby connecting the cup 17 with the closures and locking each in place.

In order to prevent the lateral movement of the closures I provide lugs or pins 3G, which extend downwardly therefrom upon opposite sides of the receptacles. Should it be desirable to lock the closures after the cup 17 is in place and the hooks in the positions shown in Figs. 1 and 2, it may be accomplished by merely pressing down said closures; it being understood that the parts 29 are pointed and wedge-shaped, as shown, so as to enter between the walls of t-he receptacle and the ends of the hooks and press lVithin the lower end of the latter out with a yielding pressureuntil they are iii registration with the holes with which they are then free to enga e. c

The syringe 5 is provided y.wit i the usual lateral prongs 37, which are adapted to enter notches 38, in the compartment 1, Figs. 2, 3, 1 and 5, when the syringe is in its normal position therein, thus preventing said arms from turning. Like notches 39 are adaptei'l to receive said arms and hold thei'n in a plane at right angles to the normal, as shown in Figs. 3 and l. This construction prevents a possible interference of the arms with the closures 25, when it becomes neces- In two of the bottles, preferably thoseiin the compartments next to the middle one,

'the corks l1 are perforated to receive the syringe needles 42, the screw heads of which are embedded in the corks. Depending from one of said corks is a tube 43 for t-he reception of collodion. The corks .44 are of the usual kind. y

The object of having the closures 2.

hinged in tlie manner shown in the slots 23 is to enable the closures to be lifted above the level of the corks before placing them A in position, thereby preventing the corks from interfering with the movement ofthe closures aswould be the case were the latter yhinged in the ordinary way. 'In closing the device, the closures are both raised and laid flatly upon the coiks and then pressed down l against the action of the springs 15. While thus held the part` 17 is turned to a locking position, as described, to lock them in place. It will thus be seen that the corks are'con stantly held in place by the resilient pressurf` of the springs 15.

In using the device the syringe is either Figs. 3 and l1, after which vthe cup 17 is turned to the position shown in Fig. 3, thereby unlocking the closures which are thrown into the positions shown, by the upward pressure ofthe bottles against them. After using the syringe, in order tosterilize the needle, the cup 17 is withdrawn. the alcoremoved or turned to the position shown iu hol lamp l18 removed and the wick raised and lighted. Water 'ha ving been supplied to thecup, it is then held over the lamp in the position shown in Fig. 7. until the wateris boiled, the user grasping. one of the locking., wires tor a handle. The operation being completed, the several paits are replaced as` described.

I do not wish to be confined to ,the specific construction shown, as it may be modified without departing from the -principle involved. v

Having thus described my invention, I

1. In a physicians hypodermic syringe case, the combination with a plurality of bottle -holding containers, of means 'for yieldingly projecting the bottles lfrom the open ends of the containers to provide for access to the respective bottles, a closure in permanent connection with said case, said closure being arranged to move up and down to pass over the tops of the bottles when the latter are projected, a sterilizing cup arranged to fit upon the lower portion of the case, and means for detachably locking said cup to said closure. f Y

2. In a device of the class described, the combination of a series of containers, a closure therefor, a sterilizing cup arranged to fit the lower end of one of said containers, and a locking element upon said cup arranged 'to engage and lock said closure when said cup is rotated.

3. In a device of the class described, the combination of a series of containers, a closure therefor, a sterilizing cup detachably connected with the lower end of one of said containers, and lockingmeans for connecting said cup with said closure.

4.. In a device of the class described, the combination of a series of containers, a. c10- sure therefor, an alcohol lamp detachably connected with the lower end of one of said containers, a removable sterilizing cup arranged to inclose said lamp, and locking means for connecting said cup with said closure.

5. In a device of the class described, the combination of a plurality of containers open at the top, closures hinged upon the outermost containers to swing toward eachl other and close all but the central container, a cup rotatably mounted upon the lower portion of the central container, and means thereon for simultaneously engaging and locking said closures.

G. In a device of the class described, ythe combination of a plurality of containers open at their upper ends, closures hinged upon the outermost containers to swing toward each other and close all but the central centainer, an element rotatabl7 mounted upon the central container, and means thereon for engaging said closures to lock them in position when said element is rotated.

7. In a device of the class described, the combination with a central syringe container, of a plurality of open topped containers arranged upon opposite sides thereof, a hinged closure for each opposite set of containers, a cup detachably mounted upon the lower end of said ycentral container, and locking elements for connecting said cup with said closures.

8. In a device of the class described, the combination with a central syringe container, of a plurality of open topped containers arranged upon opposlte sides thereof, a hinged closure for each oplposite set ofv containers, said closures being inved at their outer ends respectively, a revolubtle cup mounted upon the lowerfend of said central container and hooked arms upon diametrically opposite sides of said cup for engaging said closures. 9. In a device of the class described, the combination with a central syringe container, of a' plurality of open topped bottle-containers arranged upon the opposite sides thereof, a hinged closure for each opposite set of containers, avcu detachably mounted upon the lower end o said central container, lock in elements for connecting the same with sald closures, and means for. yieldingly ressing the bottles upwardly in each set o containers against the closures to prevent displacement of the corks.

10. In a device of the class described, the combination with a central syringe container, of a plurality of open topped bottle-containers arran ed upon opposite 4sides thereof, a closure or each opposite set of containers, each closure being hlnged in a verticalslot at its outer end to permit vertical movement a bottle supporting spring at the bottom 0i each set of contalners common to all the containers of each set for pressing the bot.- tles upwardlv to hold the corks against the closures with a yielding pressure, a cup detachably mounted upon ,the lower end of said central container, and lock-ing means for connecting the same with said closures.

I 1l. In a device of the class described, the combination with a plurality of bottlelcontainers, of a central syringe container,`

means therein for yieldingly pressing against the body of the syringe to hold the same therein by frictional contact, closures for said bottle containers, and means for locking said closures to permit the insertion or removal 'of the syringe independently of the action of said locking means.

In testimony whereof, I have s1gned` this .specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses, this 30th day of April 1909. SAMUEL SINKLER. lVitnesses:

D. H. FLETCHER, CARRIE E. JORDAN. 

